Erika Huang
 Los Angeles, California   [Send email to request phone number] 58-7708  [Send email using form
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science/International Relations  
University of California, San Diego	August 2007
Additional Coursework
Market Research & Consumer Behavior
International Marketing
Micro/Macro Economics	
Financial Accounting
Calculus
Statistics

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Proficient in Chinese Mandarin; knowledge of German
Ability to organize and prioritize a demanding, intense work schedule
Proven research and analytical skills
Able to work effectively within a team as well as independently with
minimal supervision
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Peachtree
Accounting and researching via the Internet

EXPERIENCES
Legal Billing Assistant	 March 2008 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman, LLP, Los Angeles, CA
Manage complex billing system for successful, law practice of 80
attorneys specializing in national and international patent and trademark law 
Act as liaison between attorneys and clients, perform detailed research
for various company projects and cases

Accounts Receivable/Executive Assistant	October 2007 – February 2008
C & H West Merchandising Inc., Gardena, CA
Verified and posted accounts receivable transactions
Processed invoices, receipts, collected past-due invoices and handled
cash deposits
Handled customer orders, services, coordinated inventory control and
conducted various administrative tasks

Intern	September 2006 – December 2006
Atlantic Council of the United States, Washington, DC
Conducted in depth research on U.S. relations with China, Taiwan, Korean
Peninsula
Translated research material from Chinese into English
Managed public events, roundtable discussions, and working group
meetings

Accounting Office Assistant	May 2006 – September 2006
UCSD Office of Post Award and Financial Services, La Jolla, CA
Processed budget allocation, financial journals and invoices
Performed data entry and generated reports for archiving

Teacher’s Assistant to Chairman of Political Science Department	June 2004 –
April 2005
De Anza College, Cupertino, CA
Conducted research for course materials including American Politics and
International Relations
Provided student aid inside and outside of class

ASSOCIATIONS & AWARDS
Virtual Publication Translator, Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT) –
New York, New York	
Member, Political Science Honor Society, University of California, San Diego	
Washington President Scholarship, UC Regents	
Certificate, Express to Success Program, University of California, San Diego
  Interpersonal Communication	
  Public Speaking	
FODARA Merit Scholarship, De Anza College	
World Affairs Council 59th Annual Conference Scholarship